
Murata Electronics
Excellent upgrade with nearly identical inductance, much higher current rating, and lower DCR.
Finding a substitute for the Murata LQG15HS5N1S02D 5.1nH inductor involves matching the 0402 package and key RF parameters. Several alternatives offer higher current ratings and lower DCR, but require checking for inductance tolerance.
All top candidates use the same 0402 package.
Inductance variation in some alternatives requires circuit verification.
Direct replacement for LQG15HS5N1S02D should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
The Murata LQW15AN5N0G80D is the best upgrade path, offering a significantly higher current rating (1.77A vs 0.65A) and lower DCR with a very close 5.0nH inductance.
The main risk is ensuring the substitute's inductance value and tolerance are acceptable for the specific application's frequency response, as even small changes can affect RF tuning circuits.

Murata Electronics
Excellent upgrade with nearly identical inductance, much higher current rating, and lower DCR.
| Feature / factor | LQG15HS5N1S02D | LQW15AN5N0G80D | LQW15AN4N7G80D | LQW15AN5N6C10D | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) | 0402 (1005 metric) — Identical package and pin count.; LQW15AN4N7G80D: Identical package and pin count.; LQW15AN5N6C10D: Identical package and pin count. |
| Inductance | 5.1 nH | 5.0 nH | 4.7 nH | 5.6 nH | 5.0 nH / 4.7 nH / 5.6 nH — Very close match to target's 5.1 nH.; LQW15AN4N7G80D: Inductance is ~8% lower.; LQW15AN5N6C10D: Inductance is ~10% higher. |
| Current | 0.65 A | 1.77 A | 1.2 A | 0.8 A | 1.77 A / 1.2 A / 0.8 A — Significantly higher current rating.; LQW15AN4N7G80D: Higher current rating.; LQW15AN5N6C10D: Higher current rating. |
| Dcr | 0.18 Ohm | 0.04 Ohm | 0.071 Ohm | 0.051 Ohm | 0.04 Ohm / 0.071 Ohm / 0.051 Ohm — Much lower DC resistance, improving efficiency.; LQW15AN4N7G80D: Lower DC resistance.; LQW15AN5N6C10D: Lower DC resistance. |
| Srf | 5.3 GHz | 10 GHz | - | - | 10 GHz — Higher self-resonant frequency. |
Verified drop-in options for LQG15HS5N1S02D are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.